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Use of ketorolac for treatment of oral diseases and conditions

US5646174A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 1995
Grant dateJul 8, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 18, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q11/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for prevention or treatment of bone loss due to periodontal disease, oral osseous surgery, periodontal flap surgery, tooth extraction, dental implants, or scaling and root planing comprising topical administration, to mucosal tissues of the oral cavity, of a composition having from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac in the oral cavity.

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